A powerpoint presentation highlighting geography as an option in the secondary school.

1. Why choose Geography ?
Mr. C. Formosa

2. geography n the science of the surface of the earth and its
inhabitants; the features or the arrangement of a place. – n geographer.
– adj geographic or geographical. – adv geographically.
Geography is the science of place and
space. Geographers ask where things are
located on the surface of the earth, why
they are located where they are, how places
differ from one another, and how people
interact with the environment.

3. Whilst studying Geography you will learn:
- A sense of environmental responsibility
- Many useful and interesting facts
- How to read and use different kinds of maps
- How to carry out valuable and accurate fieldwork
- How to discuss and address large scale
problems (eg: global warming, poverty,
pollution etc.)
- To use your drawing skills in making
effective maps, diagrams and graphs.

4. What is Geography all about?
The syllabus is structured on 4 areas of study;
Map Skills
Human Geography
Physical Geography
Fieldworks
The emphasis is on the understanding of
physical, human and environmental geography. It
allows us to look at geography through the
relationships between humans and their
environment.
You will study the following topics…….

5. Population
Did you know?
- That the earth’s population is growing by 9000
people an hour
- Every 3.6 seconds someone dies of hunger.
During Geography Option you will look at:
- Why the population of the earth is
changing
- The challenges posed by a changing
population
- The social and economic implications of
population change

6. Hazards
Did you know?
- At this moment in time you are standing on a moving slab of
rock…..
…. it is moving at about the same speed your finger nails grow
- There are over 1 million earthquakes a year,
although only around 20 cause severe damage
- Scientist have developed a cockroach fitted with a tiny
camera called a Roboroach. They intend to use to search
destroyed buildings for earthquake victims.
During Geography Option you will look at:
- What tectonic hazards are and what problems they pose
- How people are affected by tectonic hazards

7. Resources
Resources
Did you know?
- If everyone boiled only the water they needed to make a
cup of tea instead of “filling” the kettle every time, we could
save enough electricity in a year to run more than three
quarters of the street lighting in this country.
During Geography Option you will find out about:
- Resources
- The differences between renewable and non-
renewable resources
- How we produce energy
- Whether the energy resources will ever run out

8. Water
Water
Did you know?
- The rain that falls on you has fallen millions of
times before
- Every ten seconds a child on earth dies from a
disease carried by dirty water.
During Geography Option you will look at:
- Where fresh water supplies come from
- Why the demand for water is increasing
- How we are spoiling our water supplies

9. Settlement
Settlement
Did you know?
- In 2000, there were around 300 square km of derelict
land in England……
….. that’s enough space to build the city of Liverpool
three times
During Geography Option you will look at:
- How demand for housing is increasing
- Whether we should build on greenfield or brownfield
sites
- Why cities in poorer countries are growing so fast
and the implications of this expansion

10. Industry
Did you know?
- In 2000, 70% of 16-24 year olds in the UK bought at least one
item from the sports brand Nike.
- Most of Nike’s products are made in China and exported to
countries such as USA and the UK. At one of their factories in Hung
Wah, young women work from 7:30 am to 10:30 pm, seven days a
week sewing Nike clothing. The average wage in the factory is just
13p an hour.
During Geography Option you will look at:
- How the global workplace is changing
- Where the new jobs are located
- How people can campaign against unfair working conditions

11. Coasts
Coasts
Did you know?
- You can own land along the coast – but not under the sea…..
….the sea bed and land below high tide belong to state.
- If the ocean's total salt content were dried, it would
cover the continents to a depth of 5 feet.
During Geography Option you will look at:
- The physical processes that shape the coastlines of the world
- The impacts they have
- Why so many people live on the coast
- The problems that they cause

12. Tourism
Tourism
Did you know?
Tourism employs more people than any other
industry in the world
During Geography Option you will look at:
- Why the countryside is being increasing used for
recreation
- The environmental and human impact that Tourism
brings
- The ways in which it can be managed

13. Field Trips
Another advantage of GCSE Geography is you
have the opportunity to go on field trips.
The following are just some of the activities we do during the field trips:
- Study faulting at Fomm ir-Rih
- GPS data analysis
- Interview Tourists in Valletta
- Traffic Survey of Constitution Street, Mosta
- Spatial Analysis of Dingli

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16. Geography and Other Subjects
 Geography is a multidisciplinary subject
which can be combined with a variety of
subjects. Some popular combinations are;
 Geography and History
 Geography and Social Studies
 Geography and Biology
 Geography and Graphical Communication
 Geography and Computer Studies

17. How will Geography Be Useful
To My Future Career?
Geography at GCSE is an acceptable
qualification for many jobs. Many careers
require a number of examination passes
(usually four or five) and Geography is
always accepted.

18. Geography in Post-Secondary
 Junior College –
 Intermediate – Geography
 A-Level – Geography
 University -
 B.A. (Hons.) – Geography
 B.Ed. (Hons.) – Geography

19. There are many careers where the study of
Geography is a distinct help.
Examples of these include:
Civil Aviation
Teaching
Geology
Real Estate
Engineering
Armed Services
Tourism Nature Business and Local Government
Conservation Commerce

20. If you want any further information on
studying Geography then speak to a
member of the Geography staff:
Mr. C. Formosa
Ms. L. Attard
Ms. N. Said